In letter writing 'date' is NOT written in the following format :
(A) 10 Jan 2023
(B) Jan 10, 2023
(C) 2023/1/10
(D) X / I / XXIII
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (C) and (D) Only
(A) 10 Jan 2023 — Used.
- Day, month, year is the usual British/Indian style in letters.
(B) Jan 10, 2023 — Used.
- Month, day, year is the American style and is also accepted in letters.
(C) 2023/1/10 — Not used.
- A date written only in figures, year first, is a form for records and computers.
- It is unclear and is not written in letters.
(D) X/I/XXIII — Not used.
- Roman numerals are not used for writing the date in a letter.